The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser Versus Dermabien Acn-NON® Clarifying Cleanser
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
Dermabien Acn-NON® Clarifying Cleanser 24 ingredients
About this product
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The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
Dermabien Acn-NON® Clarifying Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Laureth-2
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Laureth-2
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Laureth-2 yet.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceIngredient Ratings
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The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
Dermabien Acn-NON® Clarifying Cleanser 24 ingredients
Reviews
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The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
does its job in terms of cleaning. however, this should NEVER be used every day. unfortunately it damaged my moisture barrier and almost gave me a chemical burn. could be used once or twice a week as a part of a cleansing treatment.
Dermabien Acn-NON® Clarifying Cleanser 24 ingredients
May not be suitable for combination skin
I bought this for my acne-prone combination skin. However, within two days (used only in the evening), it overexfoliated the non-oily parts of my face, which are mostly around my mouth. If your skin is not super oily and/or you're already using acids or other drying actives, it's a bit of a harsh cleanser. I wouldn't recommend it for daily use. Otherwise, I Show more
